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Eating the Mediterranean Way
The document discusses the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, highlighting studies that show its ability to reduce risks related to heart disease, cancer, and cognitive decline. It contrasts the Mediterranean diet's high intake of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats with the Western diet's reliance on processed foods and meats, noting significant differences in health outcomes. The Mediterranean diet is presented as a flavorful and enjoyable lifestyle choice that promotes longevity and well-being, supported by various research findings.
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Eating the Mediterranean Way
- 1. Eating the MediterraneanWay Donna L. Weihofen, RD, MS Senior Nutritionist UW Hospital & Clinics
- 10. Seven Countries Study AncelKeys - 1958 • Studied diet, lifestyle, and cholesterol - • 12,000 healthy middle-aged men • 7 countries • Finland • Greece - Crete • Italy • Japan • Netherlands • Yugoslavia • United States
- 11. Ancel Keys • The1st research physician to recognize that it was not the total fat in your diet that promoted heart disease but it was the saturated fat that was bad • He noted that a high fat diet with olive did not increase risk of heart disease. – Keys died in 2004 at the age of 100.
- 12. Mediterranean Diet &2nd Heart Attack 1999 Study • 600 people who have had heart attacks –½ followed Mediterranean diet (30% fat, 8% saturated fat) –½ followed Western diet (34% fat, 12% saturated fat) –Followed for 4 years • Mediterranean group had 50% lower risk of repeat heart attacks compared to Western diet
- 13. Mediterranean diet reducesdeath from major chronic diseases – 2008 study • Researchers assessed 12 international studies which collectively included 1.5 million participants whose dietary habits and health were tracked for periods ranging from 3 – 18 years. • All studies used a numerical score to estimate how much people stuck to the diet, called an “adherence score”
- 14. What did theyfind? • People who stuck strictly to a Mediterranean diet had significant improvements in their health –9% drop in overall mortality from CV disease –13% drop in Parkinson & Alzheimer’s disease –5% drop in cancer » British Medical Journal, Sept 12, 2008
- 15. Diet affects coloncancer survival • “Western diet pattern” – high amounts of red meat, fat, and refined grains • Mediterranean diet – high amounts of fruits, vegetables, fish and poultry • Individuals with colon cancer who had undergone surgery and chemotherapy had significantly higher risk of recurrence if they followed a predominantly Western diet pattern. – J. Meyerhardt, presentation at ASCO, June 2007.
- 16. 'Western' Diet Notthe Way to Age Well (April 15, 2013) • A new British study provides further evidence that eating a so-called "Western" diet may not be good for you in the long run. • People who eat this kind of diet -- which includes fried and sweet foods, processed and red meat, refined grains and high-fat dairy products -- are at increased risk for premature death. And those who do make it to old age are less likely to be in good health when they get there, the researchers said. The American Journal of Medicine, news release, April 15, 2013
- 17. Ray’s Western BreakfastDonna’s Mediterranean Breakfast
- 18. • The resultsshow how real people, • eating real food, • in their own homes, can significantly lessen their chances of dying of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
- 19. And it willbe a good life! • People following the Mediterranean diet had a 40% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s than those who ate the conventional American diet. • Annals of Neurology, April 2006 –Those who followed a Mediterranean diet more closely had less cognitive decline over time. – Amer J Clin Nutrition, Dec 2010
- 20. Mediterranean Diet &Rheumatoid Arthritis • Arthritic persons living in Sweden began following Mediterranean diet for 3 months – decrease in pain, inflammation, and fewer swollen joints – Annals of Rheumatic Disease 2003
- 21. Why?? • Olive oilhas anti-inflammatory properties. • It is rich in oleic acid, which when metabolized to eicosapentaenoic (EPA) acid, has anti-inflammatory properties • Vegetables contain a variety of antioxidants thought to help decrease inflammation
- 22. One more majorbenefit
- 23. Mediterranean Diet &Weight Loss 2001 study (International J Obesity) • 101 overweight people instructed to follow low-fat diet or moderate fat Mediterranean-style diet – Only 20% could stick to low fat diet – More than 50% could stick to moderate fat diet – Both groups lost an average of 11 pounds the first year – However, the moderate fat group kept off a significant amount at 2 ½ year follow-up but low fat group had regained their weight.
- 24. A Fusion ofFlavor & Health “Motivation and adherence are very hard to sustain in any with loss program, but the results from this study suggest that the tastier the food, the greater overall success of the diet plan - even if it does include moderate amounts of fat.”
- 26. Diet Works! 2013 •7,500 residents in Spain were put on one of 3 diets and tracked for 5 years: – Low-fat diet – Mediterranean diet with nuts (almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts) – Mediterranean diet with at least 4 tablespoons of olive oil • Participants were allowed to have up to 7 glasses of wine a week
- 27. Benefits of goodreal food • The 2 groups on the Mediterranean diets had a 30% reduction of cardiovascular problems • The study was stopped early because data were so overwhelmingly clear. – New England J Med 2/2/13
- 28. Advice from Hippocrates •Obese people … should perform hard work…eat only once a day, take no baths, sleep on a hard bed, and walk naked as long as possible
- 31. The Mediterranean Facts • FFlavorful • A Aromatic • C Colorful • T Tasty • S Sensory Pleasure
- 32. E• Enjoy fruits& vegetables at every meal Mediterranean
- 38. Quercetin • Quercetin isa flavonoid which has powerful cancer fighting properties • Found in: apples, cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, black currants, lingonberries • Also in onions, tea, and red wine
- 39. An Apple aDay • Rats with breast cancer were fed the human equivalent of 1, 3, or 6 apples/ day (Cornell University study) • Tumor was reduced by 25, 25, and 61 percent in rats fed respectively 1, 3, or 6 apples • J. Agriculture and Food Chemistry, online Jan. 2005
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- 49. Cruciferous Vegetables • Cabbage,Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Kale, & Cauliflower. • Sulforaphane & isothiocyanates = potential active compound
- 51. The Humble Cabbage •SAUERKRAUT – Fermenting cabbage produces isothiocyanates – a class of cancer fighting compounds – Fermentation process also produces organic acids such as lactic acid which makes cabbage easier to digest. » J. Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Oct. 2002
- 53. Eat fruits &vegetables throughout the day
- 63. How many shouldI eat?? • More than you are eating now!
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- 73. Virgin olive oilis special • Virgin olive oil is more than fat because it is real juice with other healthful micronutrients. • Olive oil is a natural juice, pressed from the olives. – J American College of Cardiology, Nov 2005.
- 75. Olive Oil &Breast Cancer • Greek Study – Women who eat olive oil more than once a day have a 35% lower rate of breast cancer than Greek women who eat olive oil less frequently.
- 76. FAT or OIL% Monunsat % Polyunsat % Saturated Olive oil 77 9 14 Canola oil 62 32 6 Peanut oil 49 33 18 Veg. Shortening 45 26 25 Corn oil 25 62 13 Soybean oil 24 61 15 Safflower oil 13 77 10 Lard 47 12 41 Butter 30 4 66
- 79. Avocados – “thegood fat” • Good sources – Vitamin E – Vitamin C – Vitamin B6 – Folate – Potassium – Soluble fiber – Phytonutrients – lutein
- 80. Mediterranean • Target yourtaste buds with grains • Breads, pasta, rice, couscous, bulgur T
- 84. Benefits of highfiber for diabetes • Reduces speed of glucose absorption • Improves blood sugar levels • Lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels • Helps control appetite
- 85. Whole grain cerealsreduced heart failure risk • Eating whole grain breakfast cereals was associated lower risk of heart failure in Physician’s Health Study – Decreased 28% if eating whole grain cereal 7 times a week – Decreased by 22% if eating whole grain cereal 2 – 6 times a week – Decreased by 14% if eating whole grain cereal at least 1 time per week • LucDjousse, Presentation at American Assoc 47th Conference on CVD, March 2007
- 87. Pasta • ½ cupcooked pasta = 100 calories • Choose pasta shapes for its ability to hold and support the sauce. e.g. Tubes shapes for thick sauce; flat, long shapes for thin, smooth sauce
- 88. Pasta • Orecchiette =little ears • Eliche = propellers • Ditali = thimbles • Conchiglie = conch shells • Linguine = little tongues • Vermicelle = little worms
- 89. Pasta • Name endsin –-ricee = wavy edge – -nidi = formed into nests – -rigate = ridged – -lisce = smooth surface – -ine = smaller form – -ette = smaller form
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- 97. Fish Safety • Healthbenefits of consuming seafood far out weigh any risk due to trace amounts of mercury in fish. • Fish low in mercury and high in omega-3 fats – Salmon, tuna, sardines, herring • Only 4 species of fish are significantly high in mercury: – Shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish • Harvard Center for Risk Analysis, American J Preventive Medicine, Nov 2005.
- 98. Omega 3 FattyAcid H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H C C C = C C C = C C C =C C C C C C=O H H H H H H H H Omega 6 Fatty Acid H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H C C C C C C = C C C = C C C C C C=O H H H H H H H H H H
- 99. Approximate Omega-3 Compositionof Sea Food Seafood – 3 ounce Omega–3 (mg.) Anchovy 1,800 Halibut 400 Salmon 1,000 – 2,000 Scallops 300 Shrimp 300 Swordfish 700 Trout 800 Tuna (albacore) 700
- 100. Omega – 3Fatty Acids Fish Oils • Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent • Reduced heart disease – Reduces blood clot formation – Contains triglyceride-lowering properties – Lowers blood pressure – Promotes arterial relaxation – Inhibits growth of plaque – Reduces susceptibility to arrhythmias • Reduced cancer risks
- 101. Omega- 3 fatsmay be of benefit in: • Asthma • Arthritis • Diabetes • Mood disorders • Cognitive function • Pregnancy Pre-eclampsia Gestational diabetes Fetal growth Offspring cognition
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- 111. Mediterranean •Add a littlecheese A
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- 118. Walnuts – Sourceof Omega-3s Walnuts added to diet : - Significantly decreased total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol • Bajaram, Experimental Biology, 2006 – Improved bone strength • Griel, Nutrition Journal, Jan 2007
- 119. Walnuts protect personswith Type II Diabetes • Eating a handful of walnuts every day can help persons with Type II diabetes achieve recommended intakes for omega-3 fats which are critical to protecting the heart. • J. American Dietetic Assoc. July 2005
- 120. Almonds source of antioxidants,vitamin E, protein, fiber, potassium, calcium, monounsaturated fats One ounce serving of almonds contain same amount of flavonoid- class of antioxidants as one ounce serving of broccoli. • Milbury, P. J Agric Food Chem, July12, 2006.
- 123. Mediterranean • Enjoy eatingout • Enjoy wine in moderation E
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- 129. Coffee may protect againstDNA damage!! • Drinking a cup of coffee may reduce the oxidation damage to DNA by 12% • According to a European study – in 2010. (Mutation Research/Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis, Misik, C, online Sept 2010)
- 130. Coffee and ColonCancer • Harvard School of Public Health analyzed 17 studies on coffee drinkers and found a lower risk of colon and rectal cancer is associated with higher levels of coffee consumption. • More recent studies compared high versus low coffee consumption groups and it found no significant association between coffee consumption and colorectal cancer risk. • Review of 12 studies with 646,848 participants and 5,403 with colon cancer – International Journal Cancer, April 2009
- 131. Caffeine decreases skin cancerrisk • Large observational study 113,000 men & women • Those consuming the most caffeine were significantly less likely to develop basal cell cancers
- 132. Coffee may boostprostate health • Study of 50,000 men found that increased intake of coffee may reduce risk of lethal and advanced prostate cancers by 60%. • Regular coffee has effects on insulin and glucose metabolism as well as sex hormone levels, all of which play a role in prostate cancer. • American Assoc Cancer Research conference Dec 2009
- 133. Coffee linked tolower ovarian and uterine cancer risk • Drinking 3 or more cups of coffee per day may reduce the risk of ovarian and uterine cancer by over 20% • The benefits appeared to be related to the caffeine content of the coffee. No benefits were observed from decaffeinated coffee. – Tworoger S, Cancer; published online Jan 22, 2008. Print issue date: March 1, 2008 – International J Cancer, April 1, 2009 – Internaitonal J. Cancer, Nov 15, 2009
- 134. Mediterranean • Active lifetimeactivities A
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- 139. Mediterranean • Nourish yourbody with wonderful healthy food. N
- 140. www. CHANNEL3000.com under the“Home” tab & “Recipe” tab Click on Donna’s Recipes
- 144. What are thecharacteristics of Mediterranean Diet? • Above average consumption of vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, grains, and fish • Below average consumption of meat and high fat dairy products. • Greater that average proportion of monounsaturated vs saturated fat consumption
- 145. The Mediterranean Way •Simple ingredients • Bold flavors • Uncomplicated recipes •And it is healthy too!!
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- 148. Life should NOT bea journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body,
- 149. but rather to skidin sideways,
- 150. chocolate in onehand, wine in the other
- 151. body thoroughly used up, totallyworn out and screaming, “Wow – what a ride!”
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- 154. Watch what youeat! The real truth. • Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. • Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans • Germans drink a lot of beer and eat lots of sausages and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. • Norwegians eat old dry fish and suffer fewer heart attach than Americans
- 155. CONCLUSION • Eat anddrink what you like. • Speaking English is apparently what kills you!
Editor's Notes
- #50 Four leaves that cross Indol 3 carbonal Sulforaphane increases the activity of phase II enzymes in the liver that help detoxify carcinogens. A large study done in the Seattle showed that those men who ate more vegetables, particularly cruciferous vegetables, had a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Fruits were not associated with a reduced risk. [i] [i] Cohen JH, Kristal AR, Stanford JL. Fruit and vegetable intakes and prostate cancer risk. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 92(1):61-8, 2000 Jan 5.
- #99 Review sat, poly unsat and monounsat. Fats Saturated with H ions=stability as a solid at room temperature. Why they are essential. Plants make them from triglycerides but humans can’t. Severe deficiency EFAs needed for cell membrane integrity that is needed for proper CNS development, energy production, oxygen transportation, regulation of inflammation